Recently BIOTROPICA
AUSTRALIA's botanist, Rigel Jensen travelled to Cape York for seventeen
days as part of a feasibility study team for a proposed National
infrastructure project from PNG to Australia.
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The survey area extended from the Kennedy Highway, west
of Mt Garnet to Coen. The study involved liaising with engineers
and surveyors to determine the most suitable route options
so that the project can be costed.
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Particular attention was paid to river crossings, Endangered and
Of Concern Regional Ecosystems and any Rare and Threatened Species.
A large component of the work was conducted from a helicopter
as the areas are quite inaccessible from the ground. .
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Rigel's botanical and ecological skills proved invaluable
in this exercise and his extensive knowledge of Cape York
flora was certainly put to good use. |
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